Attention incoming PreK- and Kindergarten families. Please complete the following survey to help us inform programming options. The survey is linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZJYbhFHZuc or by scanning the QR code.
We're excited to announce that registration for Summer SOLE is now open. Students interested in attending need to register before April 18th. Students may register at https://forms.office.com/r/7brZcajBeQ or by scanning the QR code.
Parenting can be challenging and, at times, feel isolating. Parent coaching is here to provide support during those tough moments. Offered at no cost by your school district, parent coaching connects you with a coach and resources developed by therapists. Click here to sign up for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Webster County Service Person of the Year nominations are now open. The survey should take less than 2 minutes to complete and is available at https://forms.office.com/r/SdQegEJnJp. Nominate a bus driver, cook, custodian, secretary, aide, maintenance worker, or mechanic. Please submit your nomination by Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Webster County Teacher of the Year nominations are now open. The survey should take less than 2 minutes to complete and is available at https://forms.office.com/r/WnZx1hzWzb. Please submit your nomination by Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Parent guidance offers free coaching to families., no insurance information is required. Coaches check in weekly or bi-weekly with families during a desired time that works for the family. At this time, we have very few families utilizing this free resource. Please check out parentguidance.org to see all the resources offered or register for coaching using the QR code or visiting https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Happy Monday! See you at school. #9isfinebutlessisprime #attendancematters
Parent guidance offers free coaching to families., no insurance information is required. Coaches check in weekly or bi-weekly with families during a desired time that works for the family.
At this time, we have very few families utilizing this free resource. Please check out parentguidance.org to see all the resources offered or register for coaching using the QR code or visiting https://cookcenter.info/coaching
There will be a volunteer training with fingerprints/ background checks on Tuesday, February 25th at 6:00 at Webster County High School. Please make sure to fill out the Volunteer Application online.
WCHS student council is sponsoring a comfort campaign. They are collecting new pillows and new or gently used pillowcases and blankets to donate to local children. Donations can be dropped off at Webster County High or given to any student council member until March 7, 2025.
We will see you back on January 2, 2025.
Just a reminder for all homeschool families. An assessment is required annually and must be retained by the parent for at least three years. If you would like your child to participate in the WV Summative Assessment programs (WVGSA for grades 3-8 or College Board's SAT School Day for grade 11), you must submit the Request to Participate form no later than Thursday, December 12th, 2024. For a student to participate in the WVGSA 3-8 or the Digital SAT School Day exams they must be approved, and the WVDE must upload their data into the assessment platforms. You may register to participate at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/Yrp3cydtsv
Webster County Schools is actively working to improve our attendance rate. We would like to partner with families to create a culture of attendance. The goal for WC students is to have an attendance rate of 95%. If your student has missed more than 3 days so far this year, their attendance rate is below 95%, this includes excused and unexcused absences. The chart shows the average attendance rate for each school. By the end of the semester, we would like to see each school's average attendance be above the 95% mark.
Please talk with your students about the importance of attendance. To help eliminate challenges around absenteeism, assess your child's sleep schedule, nutritional diet, physical and mental health, as well as time spent on electronics. If you need assistance with any of these challenges, please reach out to your school social worker or counselor. Our staff will help create a plan of action to help your child reach the goal of success. #9isfinebutlessisprime #attendancematters #strivefor95
Webster County Schools is actively working to improve our attendance rate. We would like to partner with families to create a culture of attendance. The goal for WC students is to have an attendance rate of 95%. If your student has missed more than 3 days so far this year, their attendance rate is below 95%, this includes excused and unexcused absences. The chart shows the average attendance rate for each school. By the end of the semester, we would like to see each school's average attendance be above the 95% mark.
Please talk with your students about the importance of attendance. To help eliminate challenges around absenteeism, assess your child's sleep schedule, nutritional diet, physical and mental health, as well as time spent on electronics. If you need assistance with any of these challenges, please reach out to your school social worker or counselor. Our staff will help create a plan of action to help your child reach the goal of success. #9isfinebutlessisprime #attendancematters #strivefor95
Coaching for parents resource.
Superintendent Arbogast and the Webster County Board of Education would like to thank Bill Lake and Lake Lumber for the removal of the tree debris at Hacker Valley Elementary School. Your support is greatly appreciated.
This Wednesday, October 16th will be a Professional Learning Day for staff. There will be NO SCHOOL for students.
There will be a volunteer training tomorrow at 6:30 at Webster County High School. There will be other trainings coming up in the year as well for those unable to attend. This year, the Board of Education has made provisions to cover the cost of the fingerprint/ background checks on a first come first serve basis. All volunteers, new and returning must complete the volunteer form on the board website under parent forms. Volunteers who attended the training and completed the background check last year will not need to attend. Training and background checks are good for three years.
This Friday, October 4th, there will be a two-hour early dismissal for students in grades 4-12 for Faculty Senate. Grades K-3 will not have school to provide time for parent meetings to write Individual Reading and Math Learning Plans as per HB 3035.
Pre-K students do not attend school on Fridays.
Webster County Schools would like to provide parents with resources regarding mental health, bullying, and suicide prevention. The West Virginia Department of Education has partnered with ParentGuidance.org to provide free resources to all West Virginia families. This resource includes an “Ask a Therapist” component as well as courses that families can take on line to help gain knowledge regarding many subjects that parents face each day, but directly regarding the challenges students and families face.
Available, free courses that may be helpful to our community include:
• grief and loss
• Parent support
• Bullying
• Suicide prevention
• Anxiety & depression
Parentguidance.org also has Parent Coaching resources that gives families free access to an individual that can provide coaching for your specific needs, the coaches check in on a reoccurring basis to allow follow up, continued guidance and ongoing support.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988